S. Lessard

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and other offences, has diagnoses of schizophrenia and severe stimulant use disorder.

Despite recent progress in a residential treatment program, the accused remains vulnerable to relapse and rapid mental health deterioration.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered the continuation of the current detention order at the hospital.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for threatening death and carrying a concealed weapon, suffers from severe treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of medication noncompliance, violent behaviour, and lack of insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order, accepting expert evidence that the accused would not voluntarily return to the hospital if his mental state deteriorated.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment.

The treating psychiatrist provided uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing psychosis and a history of substance use, which are currently managed by medication and abstinence in a hospital setting.

The Board applied the Winko test and concluded that absent a detention disposition, the accused would likely decompensate and re-offend.

The Board ordered a renewal of the current detention disposition, noting that discharge planning is underway.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for manslaughter and mischief after shoving an elderly woman, causing her death.

At the initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the panel found that the accused, who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and a history of medication non-compliance, continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

Accepting a joint recommendation, the Board ordered the accused detained at a psychiatric hospital on a general forensic unit with discretionary privileges, including indirectly supervised community passes.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and assault with a weapon, is currently subject to a detention order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended a continuation of the detention order, while the accused sought a conditional discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his diagnoses of Schizophrenia and Polysubstance Use Disorder, and his history of rapid decompensation when non-compliant with medication.

The Board accepted the attending psychiatrist's opinion that the Mental Health Act would be inadequate to manage the accused's risk in the community.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order.

The Ontario Review Board held an early review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for various offences, including break and enter and driving while prohibited.

The hospital sought to amend the accused's Detention Disposition to allow him to complete a six-month residential treatment program for severe substance use disorders.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia and substance use issues.

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition with amended privileges, permitting the accused to reside at and participate in a residential treatment program in Ontario, while maintaining necessary oversight to protect the public.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and indecent acts.

The accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and a substance use disorder.

The Board accepted the expert evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, particularly when non-compliant with medication or using substances like cannabis.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with privileges for gradual community reintegration, subject to strict conditions prohibiting attendance at places where cannabis or alcohol are sold or consumed.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for possession of a break-in instrument and break and enter.

The accused's attending psychiatrist testified that her schizophrenia was in full remission, she had developed insight into her illness, and she presented a low risk of future violence.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety and granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering death threats and breach of probation.

The accused's diagnoses include schizophrenia in partial remission.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public, noting that absent a disposition, he would likely become non-compliant with medications and decompensate.

The Board ordered a detention disposition with privileges, including provisions for a potential travel pass to Italy with appropriate safeguards.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for assault and mischief offences committed against her husband during a postpartum psychotic episode.

At the disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered psychiatric evidence indicating that the accused's symptoms were in full remission, she had excellent insight, and she was compliant with treatment.

Finding that the accused no longer presented a significant threat to the safety of the public, the Board granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for murder due to schizophrenia.

The hospital and the Attorney General submitted that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, citing recent substance use, rule violations, and drug-seeking behaviour, though noting recent improvements in cooperation.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered his continued detention at the hospital, while approving the hospital's recommendation for a graduated increase in community access privileges.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon.

He appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an initial disposition hearing.

The accused has a long-standing diagnosis of schizophrenia and a severe substance use disorder.

Following his release on bail, he absconded from a treatment facility and continued to consume hard drugs.

The Board accepted the joint submission that the accused continues to present a significant threat to public safety.

A detention order was issued to ensure the accused receives necessary psychiatric and addictions treatment in a secure forensic hospital unit.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and failing to attend court.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living stably in a supportive residence, complying with long-acting injectable medication, and exhibiting no active psychotic symptoms or management problems.

The attending psychiatrist testified that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and granted the accused an absolute discharge.

La Commission ontarienne d'examen a tenu une audience d'examen annuel pour l'accusé, qui avait été déclaré non responsable criminellement de voies de fait avec arme et d'autres infractions.

L'hôpital et le procureur général ont soutenu que l'accusé continuait de représenter une menace importante pour la sécurité publique et nécessitait une ordonnance de détention, tandis que l'accusé demandait une libération inconditionnelle ou conditionnelle.

La Commission a conclu que l'accusé posait toujours une menace importante en raison de sa maladie mentale grave, de ses antécédents de toxicomanie et de son besoin de supervision pour assurer la prise de ses médicaments.

La Commission a ordonné le maintien de l'ordonnance de détention, tout en accordant des privilèges élargis en reconnaissance des progrès récents de l'accusé.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm, mischief, and robbery.

The accused, who has schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had made positive progress in transitional housing, maintaining sobriety and medication compliance.

However, given his history of rapid relapse and decompensation, the Board found he continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

The Board concluded that a conditional discharge was premature and ordered the continuation of a detention disposition with privileges to ensure public safety and monitor his transition into the community.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and failing to comply with a release order, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual hearing.

The hospital and the Attorney-General jointly submitted that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused's schizophrenia symptoms had resolved with treatment, she maintained abstinence from alcohol, and she demonstrated insight and remorse.

The Board found the accused no longer represented a significant threat to the safety of the public and granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the hospital's decision to restrict the liberty of an accused previously found not criminally responsible.

The accused had been readmitted to the hospital due to deteriorating mental health and medication non-compliance.

The Board found that the initial and ongoing restriction of liberty was warranted and necessary for public safety.

The Board also approved a joint submission to amend the accused's disposition, maintaining the detention order but adding provisions for travel passes and specific driving restrictions.

The Ontario Review Board held a restriction of liberty hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and mischief.

The accused, who has bipolar disorder, was readmitted to the hospital after becoming medication non-compliant in the community, leading to rapid mental decompensation and confrontational behaviour.

The Board found that both the initial and ongoing restrictions of the accused's liberty were necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive options available to manage the risk to public safety.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple violent offences, including assault with a weapon and robbery.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and polysubstance abuse disorder, had a history of fluctuating medication compliance and recent incidents of self-harm and rule violations.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public due to the risk of decompensation if medication is discontinued.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order Disposition with community living privileges in an accommodation approved by the hospital.